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Regulator probes two Star Alliance trunk codeshares
Two Star Alliance codeshare relationships are to be investigated by European competition regulators, to assess whether they are in line with antitrust laws.
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Panasonic signs LOI to provide airborne connectivity to C919
Panasonic Avionics has inked a letter of intent (LOI) with China's Comac to provide in-flight communications systems for the C919 narrowbody.
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AirAsia signals A320neo interest after deferring deliveries
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia has signalled interest in the Airbus A320neo by deferring delivery of a batch of A320s by three years. The company...
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UK government gives go-ahead to TAG Farnborough expansion
TAG Farnborough has won its protracted and acrimonious battle with the local community to double the number of aircraft movements at the UK’s only dedicated business aviation airport following the UK government’s decision to approve the plans.
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Cost of F-35 engine production declines, but delays and upgrades raise development price
Pratt & Whitney has reached an informal agreement with government officials to slash 16% off the total price of the next batch of 37 engines to be ordered for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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Strike at PIA grounds all flights
A strike by workers at Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has forced the flag carrier to cancel all its flights yesterday and today.
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AERO INDIA: Roadmap revealed for Medium Combat Aircraft
The head of India's Aeronautical Development Agency yesterday revealed key details of the roadmap for development of the proposed indigenous medium combat aircraft (MCA) in an interview with Flight Daily News.
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Three injured in JAL turbulence incident
A Japan Airlines (JAL) Boeing 767-300ER experienced severe turbulence this morning during a flight to Honolulu, resulting in three people being injured.
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AERO INDIA: HAL reveals new look for HTT-40 basic trainer design
A new basic trainer design is making its first appearance on Hindustan Aeronautics' stand in model form, with the HTT-40 turboprop planned as an indigenous replacement for the Indian air force's retired HPT-32 Deepaks.
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AERO INDIA: Uncertainty over MMRCA time-frame
India's highly-anticipated medium multi-role combat aircraft competition could be wrapped up by September, Indian air force chief PV Naik said at a press conference yesterday.
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AERO INDIA: Boeing underlines Super Hornet's 'proven capability'
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet's proven combat capability and reduced total ownership costs are Boeing's key discriminators in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) competition, the company says ...
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AERO INDIA: Eurocopter displays AS550 C3 Fennec
Eurocopter's AS550 C3 Fennec helicopter is making its Indian debut at the show.
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South Africa’s Comair to launch outsourced regional operation
South Africa's Comair has unveiled plans to incorporate turboprops in its network, initially with one ATR 72 on short-haul international routes from Johannesburg...
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EADS, Boeing submit final KC-X price revisions
Although the timing and even the legality of the KC-X acquisition process remains uncertain, both competitors vying for the roughly $35 billion contract...
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Boeing boss green-lights all-new next generation narrowbody
Boeing CEO Jim McNerney has given a rhetorical green light to replace the venerable 737, announcing the airframer intends to build a new aircraft to eclipse...
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Fresh funds to help support Aircell's international growth
Having closed on a $35 million late-stage private equity round with current investors and members of its management team Aircell is looking to expand into...
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Qatar's Al Baker hits back at AEA's unfair competition claim
Outspoken Qatar Airways boss Akbar Al Baker has responded angrily to a recent address by Association of European Airlines secretary general Ulrich Schulte-Strathaus, in which he called help from ICAO in tackling the growing threat from the Gulf carriers.
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Clark: 777-300ER responsible for sparse 747-8I sales
Emirates president Tim Clark believes the success of the Boeing 777-300ER is behind the lack of success so far for the 747-8I, which has only secured 28 orders from two airline customers since its launch in 2006.